Highlight text and use ChatGPT to translate and explain it.

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Version
1.0
Update
June 21, 2024
Size
208KiB
Developer
Category
Users
27
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
ContextMenus
Storage
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ChatGPTranslate Extension

ChatGPTranslate is a Chrome extension that allows users to highlight text on any webpage, click an icon to translate the text using OpenAI, and get an explanation of the translated text. It provides a seamless way to understand and interpret foreign language content directly from your browser.

Features
- Highlight text and click an icon to translate it.
- Get an explanation of the translated text.
- Hear the pronunciation of the text.
- Dynamically loads a popup with translation, explanation, and breakdown.
- Settings page for entering and saving OpenAI API Key.
- Toggle settings to always display explanations or show them via links.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "ChatGPTranslate", "version": "1.0", "description": "Highlight text and use ChatGPT to translate and explain it.", "permissions": [ "activeTab", "contextMenus", "storage" ], "background": { "service_worker": "dist/background.bundle.js" }, "action": { "default_popup": "src/views/popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "src/icons/icon16.png", "48": "src/icons/icon48.png", "128": "src/icons/icon128.png" } }, "options_page": "src/views/settings.html", "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "" ], "js": [ "dist/content.bundle.js" ] } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "src/icons/speaker.png", "src/icons/icon.png", "src/icons/icon16.png", "src/icons/icon48.png", "src/icons/icon128.png", "src/icons/loading-spinner.gif", "src/views/popup.html", "src/views/settings.html", "dist/content.js" ], "matches": [ "" ] } ]}
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How to download and manually install ChatGPTranslate extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install ChatGPTranslate extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install ChatGPTranslate extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install ChatGPTranslate extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download ChatGPTranslate extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a ChatGPTranslate extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the ChatGPTranslate Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the ChatGPTranslate extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the ChatGPTranslate extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for ChatGPTranslate extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the ChatGPTranslate extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download ChatGPTranslate extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install ChatGPTranslate extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the ChatGPTranslate extension file

Select and download the ChatGPTranslate extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the ChatGPTranslate extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your ChatGPTranslate extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the ChatGPTranslate extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install ChatGPTranslate extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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